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Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Central Government guarantee to back Security Receipts issued by National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited for acquiring of stressed loan assets
ARC was announced in Union Budget 2021-22
NARCL proposes to acquire stressed assets of about Rs. 2 Lakh crore in phases within extant regulations of RBI
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Central Government guarantee of Rs.30,600 crore to back Security Receipts  issued by National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited  for acquiring stressed loan assets. This is in line with Budget announcement for the FY 2021-22.
The SRs issued by NARCL shall be backed by sovereign guarantee of Government of India. The Gol's guarantee shall be for Rs.30,600 crore and shall be valid for five years. Gol's guarantee can be invoked by NARCL for meeting the shortfall between the face value of the SR and the actual realization upon resolution / liquidation. NARCL shall be liable to pay annual guarantee fee.
Benefits:
The NARCL - IDMCL structure will assist in consolidation of debt, currently fragmented across various lenders, thus leading to faster, single point decision making including through IBC processes, where applicable. It will incentivize quicker action on resolving stressed assets thereby helping in better value realization. India Debt Resolution Company Limited  will engage market expertise for value enhancement. This approach will also permit freeing up of personnel in banks to focus on increasing business and credit growth. As the holders of these stressed assets and SRs, banks will receive the gains. Gol's guarantee will also enhance liquidity of SRs as such SRs are tradable.
Background:
Government's 4 R strategy of Recognition, Resolution, Recapitalisation and Reform has led to a turnaround in performance of Public Sector Banks . High levels of provisioning of legacy NPAs has presented an opportunity for additional measures for faster resolution. The Union Budget 2021-22 had accordingly announced Government's intention to set up an Asset Reconstruction Company  along with an Asset management Company AMC to consolidate and take over existing stressed debt and thereafter manage and dispose it off to buyers for value realization.
The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited  and India Debt Resolution Company Limited  have since been set up by banks. NARCL proposes to acquire stressed assets of about Rs. 2 Lakh crore in phases within extant regulations of RBI. It intends to acquire these through 15% Cash and 85% in Security Receipts .
Ministry of Finance
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee  of the IMF through video-conference
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended through video-conference the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, the Ministerial-level committee of the International Monetary Fund  here today.
The discussions at the meeting were based on IMF Managing Director’s Global Policy Agenda titled, “Exceptional Times – Exceptional Action”. The members of the IMFC updated the committee on the actions and measures taken by member countries to combat COVID-19, and also remarked on IMF’s crisis-response package to address global liquidity and members’ financing needs.
Smt. Sitharaman, in her intervention at the meeting, outlined various measures taken in India to respond to the health crisis as well as to mitigate its impact. In this regard, she mentioned about allocation of $2 Billion  by the Government of India for strengthening the healthcare system; announcement of a scheme of social support measures amounting to $23 Billion  to alleviate the hardship of the poor and the vulnerable; provision of relief to firms in statutory and regulatory compliance matters; easing of monetary policy by the RBI; and three-month moratorium on loan instalments. The Finance Minister also informed the IMFC about India’s role as a responsible member of the global community by providing critical medicines to other nations. She also mentioned about Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s initiative of creating a COVID-19 Emergency Fund for the SAARC region at the SAARC Leaders’ video-meeting.
While responding to the IMF’s channel of support to member countries in times of the COVID-19 crisis, Smt. Sitharaman mentioned that the IMF has always played a pivotal role in maintaining stability of the international monetary and financial system and that it should continue rendering this critical role to the global financial architecture.
The IMFC meets twice a year, once during the Fund-Bank Annual Meetings in October, and again during the Spring Meetings in April. The Committee discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and advises the IMF on the direction of its work. This year, due to the COVID-19 Outbreak, the meeting took place through video-conference.
President's Secretariat
President of India's greetings on the eve of Eid-Ul-Fitr
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In his message the President has said, “On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my best wishes and greetings to all the fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters.
During the holy month of Ramadan, devotees observe Roza and offer special prayers. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated as the month of Ramadan ends. Special importance is given to distribution of food and food-grains among the poor on this occasion. This festival inspires people to strive for building a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous society.
On the auspicious occasion of Eid, let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity and to improve the lives of the poor and needy”.
Click here to see the President's Message in Hindi.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud, Judge of the Supreme Court, as the Chief Justice of India, with effect from 09th November, 2022 .
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Mobile App, “mHariyali” Launched for ‘Environment Protection in Government Colonies’ Website
“Our government in June 2019 directed all Ministries/ Departments to take up and implement on the ground within the next 100 days of various public welfare/ development activities. We are strongly committed to improve the quality of life of citizens.” said Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs launching the mobile app, “mHariyali,”, here today. The app is aimed to encourage Public engagement in planting trees and other such Green drives. People can now upload information/photos of any plantation done by them, which is linked to app and will be displayed on the website www.epgc.gov.in. The App provides for automatic geo-tagging of plants. This app will also enable nodal officers to periodically monitor the plantation. The App is user friendly and works on any android mobile phone.
Earlier this month, as part of activities to promote ease of living, the Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs carried out the following activities in 103 selected government colonies  through public/stakeholders participation:
- Cleaning and greening of open space through plantation
- Rain Water Harvesting – Awareness and construction
- Sensitization on Source Segregation of Household waste and Orientaion and Capacity building on Home composting
For each colony, the above activities were taken up in a campaign mode over 100 days from 15.7.2019 to 15.10.2019 and will continue, Nodal Officers were appointed from the Directorate, CPWD and ULBs to liaison with Resident Welfare Association to ensure maximum public participation.
A mass plantation drive “Haryali Mahotsav” was launched in San Martin Park, Chanakyapuri on 28.7.2019 by Secretary HUA in which approx 500 plants were planted and about 150 people, including students, participated. To date, 21,756 plants, including fruit plants have planted in these 103 colonies and more than 3800 people have participated.
25 Rain Water Harvesting structures were constructed and 307 systems were augmented. For generating awareness about source segregation of waste and home composting solutions, 57,782 SMSs were sent to allottees of Government colonies, and 76 Exhibitions were held to sensitize the public.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Pharma companies manufacturing generic medicine
The manufacturing licenses for generic drugs and new drugs are granted by the various State Drug Controllers and the Drug Controller General of India  respectively. A common list of all such manufacturers of generic drugs in the private sector is not maintained in the Department of Pharmaceuticals. However, three PSUs under Department of Pharmaceuticals viz. Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited  in West Bengal, Hindustan Antibiotics Limited  in Maharashtra and Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited  in Karnataka manufacturers generic medicines.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  was launched by the Department with an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to citizens of the country. Under the Scheme, dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiyta Janaushadhi Kendras  are opened to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices. Under the PMBJP, till 30.06.2022, 8742 PMBJKs have been opened across the country including Government Hospitals and Government premises. The Scheme has a product basket of 1,616 medicines and 250 surgical supplies. Prices of medicines sold through these outlets are 50-90% less than that of branded medicines prices in the open market.
Public Health and Hospitals, being the State subject, the responsibility of providing medicines lies with the respective State Governments and the details of medicines prescribed and provided to the patients are not available with the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Under National Health Mission , support is provided for provision of essential generic drugs free of cost in public health facilities. Further, CGHS procures generic medicine through Medical Store Organisation of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares video featuring Metro and Navratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an interesting short video by BJP Gujarat that features Metro and Navratri and highlights the Gujarat Vikas Model.
Quoting a tweet by BJP, Gujarat, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Metro and Navratri..double celebration for Ahmedabad!”
Vice President's Secretariat
Urdu is one of the most beautiful languages spoken around the world: Vice President
Hyderabad and Deccan have been ancient centres of Urdu: Vice President
Shri Naidu urges state governments to bring out more publications on regional icons
Need to popularise our rural folklore and local stories: VP
Vice President presented with various books in Urdu and Telugu
(The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, today referred to the richness of Urdu language and said, "Urdu is one of the most beautiful languages spoken around the world". Touching upon the importance of mother tongue, he urged people to always speak in their native languages. He observed that Hyderabad in particular and Deccan as a whole have been ancient centres of Urdu.
Shri Naidu received the book 'Urdu Poets and Writers - Gems of Deccan' authored by senior journalist, Shri J.S. Ifthekhar. He also received books on former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao from Shri Mamidi Harikrishna, Director of Telangana state Language and Culture Department, ‘Manavottama Rama’ authored by Shri Satyakasi Bhargava and ‘Nallagonda Kathalu’ authored by Shri Mallikarjun.
‘Gems of Deccan’ is an anthology of prose and poetry that encapsulates the life and works of 51 outstanding poets and writers of the Deccan region. The book traces the rich literary and cultural traditions of Deccan, right from the time of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, to the present times.
Complimenting the Telangana government for bringing out a book on former Prime Minister, late Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao, the Vice President appealed to all the state governments to bring out such publications on local and regional icons to make the younger generation aware about them.
Shri Naidu commended the author of ‘Manavottama Rama’ for his efforts in portraying Lord Sri Rama’s qualities as an ideal human being. Lord Rama's virtues and qualities remain relevant for all times, he said.
Receiving the book ‘Nallagonda Kathalu’, the Vice President stressed the need for writing and popularising our rural folklore and local stories to preserve them for future generations. He called for similar initiatives in publishing children’s literature that is rooted in our everyday life.
The Vice President complimented the authors for their efforts in bringing out the books and conveyed his best wishes.
Prime Minister's Office
PM launches website to honour gallantry award winners
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has launched a new website today to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.
Announcing the launch of the website http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ in a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said the portal will preserve and tell the stories of our bravest men and women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
“In remembrance of our heroes who have been awarded gallantry awards since Independence, launched the site http://gallantryawards.gov.in/
The portal http://gallantryawards.gov.in/ will preserve & tell the stories of our bravest men & women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel.
If you have any information/photo that is missing and can be added to the portal, please share it through the feedback link on the site.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Ministry introduces Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has recently announced the launch of daily regimen for TB patients across the country under The Revised National TB Control Programme . The Health Ministry has been providing the thrice weekly regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis , however it has now decided to change the treatment strategy for TB patients from thrice weekly to daily drug regimen using fixed dose combinations  for treatment. This change will bring transformation in the approach and the intensity to deal with this disease which accounts for about 4.2 lakh deaths every year.
The daily FDC anti-TB drugs will be made available to private pharmacy or at private practitioners to dispense to TB patients who seek care in private sector, depending upon the convenience of patient and practitioner free of cost. The Health Ministry will take this forward with all major hospitals, IMA, IAP and other professional medical associations to expand the access to daily FDC to all TB patients.
The salient features of this treatment strategy are use of Ethambutol in continuation phase for all patients, drugs to be given daily , fixed dose combination  tablets to be used which will reduce pill burden , for children, child friendly formulations as dispersible tablets and use of Information Technology  enabled treatment adherence support system.
Current WHO Global TB Report, 2017 has reported that incidence of TB has reduced from 28.2 lakh to 27 lakh and mortality by 60 thousand over the last one year, which is a testimony of anti TB drive by Government of India.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Open Day at CSIR-NIO on 26th September
Goa | September 23, 2022
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography will be celebrating the 81st Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 0930 hrs to 1500 hrs.
On this occasion, CSIR-NIO invites students and the public at large for its Open Day to know more about the scientific endeavors in ocean research. The students will get an opportunity to visit the exhibition on marine resources and instruments and view films on ocean sciences. A lecture on 'Careers in oceanography' will be delivered on this occasion for the students of standards XI and XII at 11.30 am in CSIR-NIO auditorium.
Prime Minister's Office
PM releases commemorative stamp and coin on Paika Rebellion; dedicates IIT Bhubaneswar campus to the nation
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Odisha on 24th December, 2018.
At the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, the Prime Minister released a commemorative stamp and coin on the Paika Rebellion. The Paika Rebellion  was fought against British rule, in Odisha in 1817.
The setting up of a Chair on the Paika Rebellion, in Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, was announced.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Lalitgiri Museum. Lalitgiri in Odisha is a famous Buddhist centre of archaeological importance, comprising Stupa, Viharas  and images of Lord Buddha.
Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, to the nation. He also inaugurated the new ESIC Hospital at Bhubaneswar. He laid the Foundation Stone for pipeline and road projects.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the total worth of projects which were either inaugurated, or for which the Foundation Stone was laid today, is over Rs. 14,000 crore. He said the Union Government aims to develop eastern India as the gateway to South-East Asia.
The Prime Minister said that IIT Bhubaneswar would spur the industrial development of Odisha, and work towards technology to improve the lives of the people. It would help generate employment for the youth of Odisha, he added.
The Prime Minister said that an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research at a cost of Rs. 1600 crore would be set up in Berhampur. He said that the Union Government has approved many such institutes of education, science and technology over the last four years. He added that this is part of the Government's effort to make New India a hub of modern technology and start ups.
The Prime Minister mentioned the plans to expand the healthcare infrastructure, road network, and oil and gas pipeline infrastructure in the State. He explained how over 1100 health and wellness centres are being set up under Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which would transform healthcare in the State.
In oil and gas infrastructure, the Prime Minister said that the Paradip-Hyderabad pipeline will bring a lot of opportunities for the youth of the State, and will make Odisha a hub for petroleum products. He said the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Yojana is progressing rapidly for expansion of piped gas supply in Eastern India.
On the Paika Rebellion, the Prime Minister announced the setting up of the Bakshi Deenbandhu Chair at the prestigious Utkal University. He said this Chair would research subjects related to all nationalist movements, including the Paika Rebellion.
On the Lalitgiri Archaeological Museum, the Prime Minister said that it would help showcase Odisha's rich spiritual traditions. He said it would be of interest to research scholars, and boost tourism as well.
The Prime Minister reiterated the Union Government's commitment towards the all-round development of Odisha.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and France on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Agreement signed between India and France in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in March, 2018. The Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five years.
Details
The objectives of the Agreement is to promote technical cooperation in the areas of smart cities development, development of urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities , disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, management of non-revenue water, water reuse & recycle, technology transfer, conservation of fresh water by artificial recharge of aquifer, circular economy, mass housing, green housing, urban planning, heritage, human resource development, capacity building and other related areas as mutually agreed by the Contracting Parties.
Implementation strategy
Under this Agreement, a Joint Working Group  will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the Agreement. The Joint Working Group shall meet once in a year, alternately in India and France.
Major Impact
The Agreement will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development between the two countries.
Beneficiaries
The Agreement is expected to create employment in the areas of smart cities development, urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities , disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, affordable housing, waste management, urban environment and heritage preservation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
First Annual Conference of Media Units under I&B Ministry organized
I&B Ministry is among the most vital Ministries of Govt. of India: Col. Rathore
IIS Officers must keep pace with modern technology in the ever evolving communication paradigm: Col. Rathore
Use of regional languages in Government communication is critical: Col. Rathore
Synergy amongst Media Units of I&B Ministry is essential for ensuring better outreach: Shri Amit Khare
The First Annual Conference of Media Units working under I&B Ministry was organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State  for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore chaired the Conference.
During the Conference, performance of the Media Units was reviewed. The focus of the Conference was on ensuring synergy between the Media Units in their day to day functioning. Discussions on using modern technological tools for communication was also done during the course of Conference.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Col. Rathore appreciated the work being done by officers of Indian Information Service  officers and highlighted the significance of I&B Ministry stating that it is one of the most important and vital Ministries of the Government. He exhorted IIS officers to work with mission orientation in order to excel further in their work. He also focussed on the need to adopt and adapt with modern technology to use the new age tools in the ever evolving communication paradigm. The Minister said that the litmus test of the work of Media Units is in reaching out to grassroot level, while also highlighting the criticality of using regional languages in government communication. The Minister also appreciated recent decision of I&B Ministry of introducing foreign training component for IIS Probationers, while stressing the need of continuously working towards improving training, both at induction level and in-service level.
Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Shri Amit Khare said that all the Media Units need to work with better synergy in order to improve the outcome for better outreach. He also stressed on the need to work with result orientation, while highlighting the importance of continuously aligning with ever changing technology.
The Conference was attended by over 125 Officers from across the country working in various Media Units of Ministry of I&B.